Raymond Street, Portland Home with Attached ADU

When planning a bathroom remodel in Portland, many homeowners compare a walk-in shower with a zero-threshold shower. Both can make a bathroom feel more open, improve daily comfort, and support long-term accessibility. However, they are not the same type of project, and the best choice depends on your bathroom layout, floor structure, drainage options, waterproofing needs, and budget. A walk-in shower can be a practical upgrade for many [...]

My first experience with houseboats was 25 years ago when my parents bought a framed shell of a house with windows and a metal roof on a concrete float.  Since helping them with their build-out, we have done numerous houseboat renovations and repairs from window replacement to standing seam roof installation to renovations of kitchens and bathroom to swim float resurfacing.  Last year, we even demolished a houseboat [...]

We’ve built a strong following among Portland-area houseboat owners, handling everything from decks and windows to full remodeling and dry rot repair. Working on the water isn’t like standard construction—nothing stays perfectly still. Every detail must be measured and remeasured to ensure a precise, level finish.

After inspecting the siding, we could see where it had failed around the meter main, due to lack of flashing and there were issues elsewhere: under certain trim boards, and at their deck ledger board. Having already paid for some repairs last year we recommended not throwing good money after bad. They love the look of their house, so with a focus on longevity they decided to replace the smart panel product with with Hardipanel.

Kitchen Remodeling is one of the most stressful types of remodeling. To minimize the negative impact on you and your family, we believe in minimizing the time spent in your house. We work together with you to nail down all aspects of design, product selection and ordering. We finalize the contracts, the quantities needed and place the orders for the materials.

Kitchen remodeling is one of the most exciting upgrades you can make to your home—but it can also feel overwhelming. Between dust, noise, and disruption to daily routines, many homeowners delay projects longer than they should. At Capital Builders, we’ve spent over 25 years helping homeowners throughout the Portland Metro area complete kitchen remodels with less stress, better planning, and results that last. This guide covers the top [...]

If you're looking to update your bathroom, check out these seven bathroom remodeling ideas that can transform your space into a luxurious and functional oasis.

​Damage and consequential damage from storms is no small thing. We do yard clean-ups, gutter replacement, roof repair, downed tree removal, and also do French drain installation and replacement all with your pocketbook in mind.  One client asked us over to price a French drain to intercept water from the neighbor’s yard.  After looking over the situation, we saved him over $3000 by making other recommendations.  His final [...]

Kitchen Remodeling in Older Portland Homes: Layout, Structure, and Hidden Conditions Kitchen remodeling in older Portland homes often involves more than new cabinets, countertops, appliances, and flooring. Many homes throughout the Portland Metro Area were built with smaller kitchens, older plumbing, limited electrical capacity, uneven floors, closed-off layouts, and framing conditions that may not be obvious until the project begins. A successful kitchen remodel should improve how the [...]